WHY SHOULD I USE A DECANTER? DECANTING ENHANCE MY WINE … · in Europe. Starting in 1987 with the support of wine-maker friends like Angelo Gaja, Christian Moueix, Robert Mondavi

The RIEDEL TRADEMARK dates from the Art Nouveau period at the end of the nineteenth century, and was used for RIEDEL glassware made in Bohemia from 1890 to 1925. In 1996, to commemorate RIEDEL’S 240th anniversary, we reintroduced this trademark

for all our mouth-blown, hand-made decanters. The distinctive RIEDEL signature is now featured on the base of all these products hand-made in Austria. This signature trademark helps our customers to distinguish immediately between hand-made products and those made by machine. Our machine-made decanters carrythis trademark.

The RIEDEL glass dynasty is built on the creative energies of a long line of glassmakers. The story begins in 1756 in Bohemia and continues right down to the united Europe of today, taking in on the way some of the most dramatic events in European history.

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10th-generation, GEORG J. RIEDEL born 1949 joined the family business in 1973. Under his direction, the RIEDEL firm evolved into a world wide operating com-pany. Georg founded a network of RIEDEL-owned subsidiaries, starting in1979 by opening RIEDEL USA and continuing the expansions to Canada in 1992, Germany 1996, Japan 2000, UK 2001, and China in 2010. In 2006 he founded RIEDEL Development, specializing on private label offers. In 2004, Georg bought the German-based companies NACHTMANN and SPIEGELAU, operating the three brands (RIEDEL, NACHTMANN, SPIEGELAU) under “RIEDEL GLASS WORKS“ one of the largest producers of quality glass in Europe. Starting in 1987 with the support of wine-maker friends like Angelo Gaja, Christian Moueix, Robert Mondavi and the endorsement of wine publica-tions such as Robert Parker‘s The Wine Advocate, the Wine Spectator, Decanter Magazine and many others Georg was fortunate to lift “his RIEDEL glasses“ onto the tables of the wine world. Under his leadership, RIEDEL became the world‘s leading wine glass company.

MAXIMILIAN J. RIEDEL (born 1977), CEO of RIEDEL Crystal, is the 11th-generation head of the family-owned company based in Kufstein, Austria. Best known for the revolutionary stemless “O” glassware series, which he designed and marketed in 2004, Maximilian has gained accolades and awards from The Museum of Modern Art, the San Francisco MoMA, the Corning Museum of Glass, Maison et Objet Paris, Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast. Today, in addition to his leadership of Riedel Crystal of North America, he is the principle designer of the glassware company’s decanters, including the sommelier-favorite Cornetto, the O Decanter, for which he won a Good Design Award, the Bird Series (Paloma, Swan and Flamingo), which he co-designed with his father, 10th-generation CEO GEORG RIEDEL, the Eve (2008), the first vessel to “double-decant,” and the Mamba (2011).

LAETIZIA RIEDEL-RÖTHLISBERGER (born 1974) brand ambassador and company lawyer of the family business.

There are two reasons for why we decant wines. 1. Decant older wines to separate it from its sediment. 2. Decant younger wines to increase oxygenation, reveal more complexity, and open up aromas and flavors. • To fully enjoy young wines (up to 10 years for both red and white) consider opening them 8 - 12 hours prior to consumption for oxidi zation or decant the wine as this shortens the aeration process. • The main preserving element in wine is carbon

dioxide which becomes part of the wine during the first (= alcoholic) fermentation.

• Decanting diminishes the amount of carbon dioxide and “matures“ the wine, allowing the bouquet to develop faster.

• On the palate, decanted wine expresses higher levels of fruit in red wines and tends to integrate and smooth out tannins.

• When decanting young wines, turn the bottle directly into the decanter and let it splash into the vessel to promote oxygenation. • When decanting off the sediment of an old wine, slowly pour the wine into the decanter without allowing any sediment to leave the bottle. • Suggest the customer considers trying the following exercise: Using identical glasses, decant half the bottle and serve the other half directly from the bottle – then draw your own conclusion.

WHY SHOULD I USE A DECANTER?

HOW WILL DECANTING ENHANCE MY WINE EXPERIENCE?

“I prefer to decant wines, both young and old. It is a sign of respect for old wines and a sign of confidence in young wines. Decanting old wines, just a few moments before they are served, helps to ensure that the wines’ clarity and brilliance are not obscured by any deposit that may have developed over time. Decanting young wines several hours before they are served gives the wine a chance to bloom and attain a stage of development that normally requires years of aging.”

CHRISTIAN MOUEIX

PRESIDENT OF THE NÉGOCIANT HOUSE ÈTABLISSEMENTS JEAN-PIERRE MOUEIX:

Quality inspection is executed, in house, at the highest level by long term controllers. If in the range of factory set quality standards, we will tolerate slight shape variances, small air bubbles or tiny inclusions. The acquired RIEDEL piece is one of a kind, made by hand, and blown by mouth with greatest care.

Each decanter is a unique art piece which has been manufactured in Kufstein/ Austria by highly talented and skilled master glass blowers using glass making techniques which are over 2000 years old. With the purchase of each unicum you support this longstan-ding tradition.

In our Kufstein plant we only use lead crystal which for centuries has set the benchmark in producing the finest glass quality. Exposing exceptional clarity, highest light reflection, and the smoothest surface, it is the most brilliant glass ever made.

DECANTERSHAND-MADE IN KUFSTEIN

DO:• fill with lukewarm water after use and let soak until you are ready to clean• rinse only with lukewarm water• mix a bit of white vinegar into the water to help remove tough water or wine stains, for really tough stains try a small amount of ethanol• dry upside down and let drain on a linen cloth• steam polish over boiling water for extra shine as recommended by GEORG J. RIEDEL

DON`T:• use dishwashing detergent• use a sponge as it could scratch the glass• let it sit on a linen cloth longer than time needed to drain

RIEDEL offers cleaning beads, which can aid in removing tough stains inside the decanter. Simply add them slowly through a funnel with some warm water into the decanter and swirl them around for about two minutes. When you are finished strain the beads into a mesh colander, rinse them, dry them, and store for future use. DO NOT use the beads on our closed end decanters such as Eve, Curly, Boa, Dragon, Mamba, Swan, Face to Face, and Horse, as well as all limited editions.

RECOMMENDED DECANTER CLEANING

AMADEO DOUBLEMAGNUM

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#1756/80H: 680 MM (26-3/84”)W: 370 MM (14-1/2“)C: 3000 CCM (105-7/8 OZ)

LEAD CRYSTALMOUTH-BLOWN IN AUSTRIADESIGN 2013DESIGNER: STEFAN UMDASCH

HORN

# 2014/02H: 370 MM (14-1/2”)W: 280 MM (11“)C: 2500 CCM (88-1/8 OZ)

LEAD CRYSTALMOUTH-BLOWN IN AUSTRIADESIGN 2013DESIGNER: RIEDEL

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POMEROLMAGNUM

# 1500/26H: 330 MM (13”)W: 190 MM (7-3/8“)C: 1900 CCM (67 OZ)

LEAD CRYSTALMOUTH-BLOWN IN AUSTRIADESIGN 2001DESIGNER: GEORG J. RIEDEL

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TYROL

# 1405/13H: 192 MM (7-1/2”)W: 435 MM (17“)C: 750 CCM (26-1/2 OZ)


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TWENTY TWELVE

# 2012/88H: 355 MM (14”)W: 520 MM (20-1/2“)C: 1850 CCM (65-1/4 OZ)


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TWENTY TWELVERED/BLACK

# 2012/68H: 355 MM (14”)W: 520 MM (20-1/2“)C: 1850 CCM (65-1/4 OZ)


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HORSE

# 4101/13H: 600 MM (23-5/8”)W: 145 MM (5-3/4“)C: 1766 CCM (62-1/4 OZ)

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BOA

# 2013/01H: 350 MM (13-3/4”)W: 180 MM (7-1/8“)C: 1957 CCM (69 OZ)

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POMEROL

# 1500/14H: 270 MM (10-5/8”)W: 155 MM (6-1/8“)C: 900 CCM (60 OZ)


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EVE

# 1950/09H: 505 MM (19-7/8”)W: 215 MM (8-3/8“)C: 1370 CCM (48-1/4 OZ)


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MAMBA

# 1950/19H: 325 MM (17-3/4”)W: 320 MM (12-3/4“)C: 1500 CCM (52-7/8 OZ)


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BLACK TIEFACE TO FACE# 4100/13H: 600 MM (23-5/8”)W: 145 MM (5-3/4“)C: 1766 CCM (62-1/4 OZ)


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BLACK TIE

# 4100/23H: 420 MM (16-1/2”)W: 275 MM (10-7/8“)C: 1955 CCM (69 OZ)


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AMADEO BLACK

# 8756/13H: 350 (13-7/8”)W: 220 MM (8-1/2“)C: 1500 CCM (52-7/8 OZ)


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BLACK TIEAMADEO

# 4100/83H: 350 MM (13-7/8”)W: 220 MM (8-1/2“)C: 1500 CCM (52-7/8 OZ)


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PALOMA

# 2007/03H: 218 (8-5/8”)W: 600 MM (23-5/8“)C: 2040 CCM (72 OZ)


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FLAMINGO

# 2007/01H: 600 MM (23-5/8”)W: 145 MM (5-3/4“)C: 1880 CCM (66-1/4 OZ)


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SWAN

# 2007/02H: 600 MM (23-5/8”)W: 240 MM (9-1/2“)C: 1570 CCM (55-3/8 OZ)


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AMADEO

# 1756/13H: 350 MM (13-7/8”)W: 205 MM (8“)C: 1500 CCM (52-7/8 OZ)


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VINUMEXTREME

# 1800/14H: 140 MM (6-3/8”)W: 365 MM (14-3/8“)C: 1500 CCM (52-7/8 OZ)


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DUCK

# 1700/14H: 130 MM (5-1/8”)W: 320 MM (12-1/2“)C: 900 CCM (31-3/4 OZ)


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O MAGNUM

# 1414/26H: 385 MM (15-1/8”)W: 130 MM (5-1/2“)C: 2300 CCM (81-1/8 OZ)


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ULTRA MAGNUM

# 2400/13H: 240 MM (9-1/2”)W: 240 MM (9-1/2“)C: 2000 CCM (70-1/2 OZ)


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ULTRA

# 2400/14H: 225 MM (8-3/8”)W: 205 MM (8“)C: 1230 CCM (43-3/4 OZ)


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CURLY CLEAR

# 2011/04 S1H: 265 MM (10-1/2”)W: 170 MM (6-3/4“)C: 1400 CCM (49-3/8 OZ)


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CURLY PINK

# 2011/04 H: 265 MM (10-1/2”)W: 170 MM (6-3/4“)C: 1400 CCM (49-3/8 OZ)


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CORNETTOMAGNUM

# 1977/26H: 425 MM (16-3/4”)W: 135 MM (5-1/4“)C: 1850 CCM (65-3/4 OZ)


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CORNETTOSINGLE

# 1977/13H: 325 MM (12-3/4”)W: 120 MM (4-3/4“)C: 1200 CCM (42-3/8 OZ)


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FLIRT

# 2011/01H: 350 MM (13-3/4”)W: 185 MM (7-3/8“)C: 1760 CCM (62 OZ)


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CORNETTOBLACK

# 8977/13H: 325 MM (12-3/4”)W: 120 MM (4-3/4“)C: 1200 CCM (42-3/8 OZ)


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ESCARGOT

# 2011/02H: 150 MM (5-7/8”)W: 375 MM (15“)C: 1400 CCM (49-3/8 OZ)


O SINGLE

# 1414/13H: 225 MM (8-7/8”)W: 120 MM (4-3/4“)C: 980 CCM (34-1/2 OZ)

LEAD CRYSTALMOUTH-BLOWN IN AUSTRIADESIGN 2006DESIGNER: MAXIMILIAN R. RIEDEL

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BLACK TIESMILE

# 2009/01H: 365 MM (14-3/8”)W: 165 MM (6-1/4“)C: 1410 CCM (49-3/4 OZ)


BLACK TIETOUCH

# 2009/02H: 365 MM (14-3/8”)W: 165 MM (6-1/4“)C: 1430 CCM (50-1/2 OZ)


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BLACK TIEBLISS

# 2009/03H: 365 MM (143/8”)W: 155 MM (6“)C: 1210 CCM (42-5/8 OZ)


BLACK TIEOCCHIO NERO

# 2009/04H: 365 MM (14-3/8”)W: 155 MM (6“)C: 1210 CCM (42-5/8 OZ)


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WATERCARAFE

# 0414/13H: 250 MM (9-7/8”)W: 89 MM (3-1/2“)C: 1100 CCM (43-1/4 OZ)

CRYSTAL (LEAD FREE)MACHINE-BLOWN IN BAVARIA/GERMANYDESIGN 2012DESIGNER: GEORG J. RIEDEL

The RIEDEL family is constantly challenging its world class technicians to execute, the finest and lightestmachine blown crystal and lead free decanters ever made.

The three family owned factories are located in Weiden, Amberg and Frauenau, all in Bavaria, Germany.

For perfect decanter care, RIEDEL exclusively recommends using a Miele dishwasher. In adherence with the manufacturer‘s instructions, a Miele dish-washer ensures the long lasting brilliance of your fine RIEDEL glassware. For more information, visit:www.mieleglasscare.com

DECANTERSMACHINE-MADE

CABERNET MAGNUM

# 1440/26H: 270 (10-5/8”)W: 145 MM (5-3/4“)C: 1700 CCM (60 OZ)

LEAD CRYSTALMACHINE-BLOWN IN BAVARIA/GERMANYDESIGN 2004DESIGNER: GEORG J. RIEDEL

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CABERNET

# 1440/13H: 230 MM (9-1/8”)W: 125 MM (4-3/4“)C: 1050 CCM (37 OZ)

LEAD CRYSTALMACHINE-BLOWN IN BAVARIA/GERMANYDESIGN 2004DESIGNER: GEORG J. RIEDEL

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RIEDELBIG APPLE

# 1460/14H: 225 MM (9-7/8”)W: 143 MM (5-5/8“)C: 2000 CCM (70-1/2 OZ)

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RIEDEL APPLE NY

# 1460/13H: 195 MM (7-3/4”)W: 135 MM (5-3/48“)C: 1500 CCM (52-7/8 OZ)

CRYSTAL (LEAD FREE)MACHINE-BLOWN IN BAVARIA/GERMANYDESIGN 2013DESIGNER: MAXIMILIAN J. RIEDEL

SWIRL

# 1450/13H: 240 MM (9-1/8”)W: 135 MM (4-1/4“)C: 1330 CCM (46-7/8 OZ)


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SYRAH

# 1430/13H: 245 MM (9-5/8”)W: 135 MM (5-1/4“)C: 1040 CCM (36-3/4 OZ)


MERLOT

# 1440/14H: 240 MM (9-1/2”)W: 115 MM (4-1/2“)C: 970 CCM (34-1/4 OZ)


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MINIDECANTER

# 1440/05H: 160 MM (6-1/4”)W: 87 MM (63-3/8“)C: 400 CCM (14-1/8 OZ)


AUSTRIA HEAD OFFICE Tiroler Glashütte GmbH Weissachstrasse 28-34 • 6330 Kufstein Phone: +43 (0) 5372 64896 • Fax +43 (0) 5372 63225 Email: [email protected]

AUSTRALIA RSN Australia Pty Limited • 201/32 Walker Street North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia • Phone: +61 2 99 66 00 33 Fax: +61 2 9906 7802 • Email: [email protected]

CANADA Crystal of Canada, Inc. • 95 Mayfield AvenueUSA Edison, NJ 08837 • Phone: +1 905 459 8936 Fax: +1 732 346 8977 • Email: [email protected]

CHINA RSN Crystal Trading Shanghai Co., Ltd. • Unit 1702 •BM Tower • No. 218 Wusong Road • Shanghai China 200080Phone: +86 21 60707358 • Email: [email protected]

GERMANY F.X. Nachtmann Bleikristallwerke GmbHZacharias-Frank-Straße 7 • D-92660 Neustadt a.d. WaldnaabPhone: +49 (0) 9602 30-0 • Fax: +49 (0) 9602 30-1100

JAPAN RSN Japan Co. Ltd. • Aoyama Twin Tower (West) 2 F 1-1-1- Minami-Aoyama • Minato-Ku • Tokyo 107-0062, Japan Phone: +81 3 5775 5888 • Fax: +81 3 5775 5889Email: [email protected]

SWITZERLAND Royal Porzellan AG • Reblaubenweg 13 6047 Kastanienbaum, Schweiz • Phone +41 41 340 13 66 Fax +41 41 340 27 41 • E-Mail [email protected]

UNITED KINGDOM RSN.UK Ltd t/a Riedel • Lakeside House 3 Trentham Office Village • Trentham Lakes South Stoke on Trent, ST4 8GH, United Kingdom • Phone: +44 (0) 1782 646 105 Fax: + 44 (0) 1782 646106 • Email: [email protected]

USA Crystal of America, Inc. • 95 Mayfield Avenue USA Edison, NJ 08837 • Phone: +1 732 346 8960Fax: +1 732 346 8977 • Email: [email protected]

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WHY SHOULD I USE A DECANTER? DECANTING ENHANCE MY WINE … · in Europe. Starting in 1987 with the support of wine-maker friends like Angelo Gaja, Christian Moueix, Robert Mondavi